‘This is India’s growth story’: Investor flags over 50% tax burden on SUV buyers

‘This is India’s growth story’: Investor flags over 50% tax burden on SUV buyers

An investor’s blunt post on India’s tax burden has reignited criticism of the country’s indirect tax structure, drawing attention to the compounding effects of GST and levies on high-end purchases. “If buy any SUV in India, you have to pay over 50% in taxes to the government of India,” wrote investor A K Mandhan on … Read more

Planning to retire early? Why balancing equities is a must for survival

Planning to retire early? Why balancing equities is a must for survival

Retiring early at 45 or 50 may sound ideal, but financial expert Gurmeet Chadha, CIO at Complete Circle, warns that most people underestimate the financial risks. “With life expectancy increasing, u will have to depend on your portfolio for 30 years plus n keep catching up with inflation,” he cautioned in a post on X. … Read more

Want to escape high taxes? Wisdom Hatch founder lists top 3 countries for Indians to migrate

Want to escape high taxes? Wisdom Hatch founder lists top 3 countries for Indians to migrate

Amid rising anger over high taxes in India, Wisdom Hatch founder Akshat Shrivastava on Wednesday listed three countries where Indians can migrate for better savings, lifestyle, and opportunities. “According to me, here are the top 3 countries for Indians to live,” Shrivastava wrote on X. He explained that his ranking is based on three key … Read more

‘Poor taxation kills you…’: Finfluencer weighs in on high capital gain taxation on these plans and future of it

‘Poor taxation kills you…’: Finfluencer weighs in on high capital gain taxation on these plans and future of it

Retirement is a crucial period in one’s life, and it is important for individuals, whether they are self-employed or salaried employees, to prioritise financial security in their golden years. Many financial experts emphasize the importance of tax saving in financial planning for individuals of all income levels, including senior citizens. It is essential to consider … Read more

‘Good real estate is like…”: Finfluencer Akshat Shrivastava compares real estate sector with small cap index

‘Good real estate is like…”: Finfluencer Akshat Shrivastava compares real estate sector with small cap index

Popular YouTuber Akshat Shrivastava on Friday stated the 26 percent year-on-year decline in housing sales in the country’s top eight cities during the fourth quarter of 2024. Despite this downturn, Shrivastava emphasized that investors should not lose hope. Real estate experts have attributed the decrease in sales figures to factors such as the assembly elections … Read more

‘Cut taxes for them…’: Finance analyst on how India can grow faster in 2025

‘Cut taxes for them…’: Finance analyst on how India can grow faster in 2025

Union Budget 2025: Amid the calls for tax relief to common taxpayers by relaxing the tax slabs in the upcoming Budget, finance analyst and Wisdom Hatch founder Akshat Shrivastava stated that the government should consider offering significant tax relief to middle-class taxpayers to boost the economy. Highlighting the current world situation vis-a-vis India, Shrivastava noted … Read more